Pokemon X and Y's 'Sylveon' takes a bow

Here's a bit of Nintendo news from outside of Nintendo Direct. Sylveon is a new Pokémon for Pokémon X and Y ... kind of. Actually, the mystery creature is a new eighth evolution of the versatile Eevee.

Somehow, this creature has evolved natural bows and ribbons. What is that an adaptation for? We're ... so mystified by vestigial bows. Watch Sylveon in action above and be distracted by the evolutionary impossibility.

The Pokémon Company International is sending a special Valentine's Day treat by officially introducing a new Pokémon that will make its debut in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y this October. The new Pokémon, Sylveon, is a new evolution of Eevee, one of the most beloved Pokémon since it debuted in Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue. When a player has Eevee in its party they can evolve it into one of its seven evolutions, like Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon. Sylveon will be the eighth Eevee evolution. Download the official art, in-game screenshots, and never-before-seen gameplay video of Sylveon in battle using the link below, which also includes an infographic that illustrates all Eevee evolutions spanning the Kanto to the newest, yet-to-be-announced region of Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.

Pokemon X / Y Info

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An all-new 3D Pokémon adventure packed with never-before-seen Pokémon will launch worldwide in October 2013. Pokémon X and Pokémon Y will present a new generation of Pokémon, and introduce players to an exciting new adventure in a breathtaking 3D world.